Who you are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Curious about how security and operations meet, you like breaking things and fixing them
• Comfortable using Linux command line and reading logs
• Understand the basics of AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, networking)
• Familiar with security concepts like least privilege, encryption, and secrets management
• Communicates clearly and asks good questions
• Bonus: exposure to Python, Bash, Terraform, or cloud security scanning tools

What the job involves

• We are seeking a dynamic and talented Undergraduate SecOps Intern/Co-op to join our team
• This experience provides a unique opportunity for 2nd or 3rd or 4th-year undergraduates to apply their skills and learn from experienced professionals
• Investigate and triage alerts from AWS GuardDuty, Datadog, and internal monitoring systems
• Automate simple checks for IAM key rotation, open ports, and unused credentials
• Participate in simulated incident investigations (analyzing logs, tracing suspicious activity)
• Review IAM policies, security groups, and S3 configurations for best practices
• Help build and document detection and response playbooks
• Learn how to use tools like AWS Config, Security Hub, CloudTrail, and Datadog Security Monitoring
• Partner with DevOps and SecOps engineers to improve automation, visibility, and alert quality
• Support vendor security assessments by completing questionnaires, reviewing responses, and ensuring alignment with internal security controls
• Participate in Bugcrowd program reviews — analyzing reports, verifying findings, and tracking remediation with engineering teams
• What You’ll Learn:
• Cloud security in practice (AWS IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub)
• How to investigate real alerts and write better detections
• Infrastructure and automation best practices (Terraform, CI/CD security)
• Hands-on exposure to incident response and threat modeling
• How SecOps collaborates with DevOps and Engineering

The application process

• At Ada, our program runs for 4 months, with contract dates being January 7 to April 30, 2026
• Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates whose qualifications match closely to the requirements of the position
• We appreciate the time you have invested in learning more about us

Benefits

• Generous stock option plan
• Unlimited vacation
• Wellness account
• Extended health coverage
• Dental/optical/travel insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee and family assistance plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Digital first, fully remote with WFH budget
• In-house social worker
• Paid parental leave for Canadian and U.S. residents
• Development opportunities